Application To Proceed WIthout Prepaying Fees Or Costs {MIED 240}

MIED 240 - APPLICATION TO PROCEED IN DISTRICT COURT WITHOUT PREPAYING FEES OR COSTS (Short Form). This form is used in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan by individuals who are unable to afford the filing fees and costs associated with a civil lawsuit. By submitting this form, the applicant (typically a plaintiff or petitioner) requests permission from the court to proceed in forma pauperis, meaning without prepayment of court fees. The form requires the applicant to provide detailed financial information under penalty of perjury, including employment status, income, assets, expenses, debts, and dependents. If the applicant is incarcerated, they must also include a certified statement of their prison trust account. The court uses this information to determine whether the applicant qualifies for a waiver of fees, allowing access to the court system regardless of financial means. www.FormsWorkflow.com